Timetable / Rates Montenvers

Information on the Montenvers site

The Montenvers train does not offer a slot reservation system.

During peak periods, waiting times can be long. We strongly advise you to come early in the morning to make the most of your visit.

Please come directly to the station with your ticket.

For information about the train:

Tel: 04 65 60 00 80 and Email: accueil@montenverstrain.com

The schedules

From 7/5/2025 to 8/31/2025

From 5/1/2025 to 5/11/2025
From 5/12/2025 to 5/23/2025
From 5/24/2025 to 5/30/2025
From 5/31/2025 to 7/4/2025
From 7/5/2025 to 8/31/2025
From 9/1/2025 to 9/14/2025
From 9/15/2025 to 9/28/2025
From 9/29/2025 to 10/17/2025
From 10/18/2025 to 11/2/2025
From 11/3/2025 to 11/21/2025

Lifts

Opening*

Last departure from Chamonix*

Last ascent

Last descent

Frequency

Dernière montée

Dernière descente

Fréquence

TrainFirst departure 08:00 optional depending on numbers

Gondola + Ice Cave

08:00

15:30

17:00

17:30

Every hour /30min /20min depending on traffic

09:30

17:00

17:30

En continu

*Last departure from Chamonix = to visit the Ice Cave

Please note that these dates and times are given for information only, and are subject to change depending on operating constraints and weather condition.

The prices

Age categories

Voyage Mer de Glace

On-site package

Ascent or descent + visits

Train return-trip

Adults(15 - 64 years)

Children & Seniors(5 to 14 years & 65 years & +)

Family* / Tribu(2 adults + 2 children or +)

41,20€

26,00€

34,50€

31,00€

35,00€

22,10€

29,30€

26,40€

127,70€

96,20€

Voyage Mer de Glace : Train + Cable Car + Ice Cave + Glaciorium

On-site package (only visits included) : Cable Car + Ice Cave + Glaciorium (Ticket purchase only on site - Does not include return train ticket)

Ascent or descent + visits: one-way train + gondola + visits

* : Family: 2 adults + children (5-14 years): The first 2 paying adults, 3rd, 4th, and 5th children free (maximum).

Disabled person : You benefit from a 50% discount on the whole trip or on the day pass for you and your companion on presentation of your card at the ticket office. Ticket not sold online.

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The famous little red train takes passengers from Chamonix (1035 m) to the Montenvers station (1913 m) in 20 minutes. On arrival, the view of the Mer de Glace is breathtaking, bearing witness to the effects of climate change.

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